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Making Progress in Advanced Nuclear – Molten Chloride Test System Installed

The latest milestone in a Southern Company-TerraPower partnership that began in 2015, the test system supports the molten chloride reactor experiment at Idaho National Labs.

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Posted on October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 by John LivingstonPosted in News

Vogtle Unit 3 Loads Fuel

Vogtle Unit 3 Loads Fuel

Fuel loading began on October 13, 2022. The first fuel assemblies began arriving on site in December 2020.

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Posted on October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 by John LivingstonPosted in News

NRC Ends Discussion Over 40-Year License Renewal, Quashing 100-Year Plant Operation For Now

On June 22, 2021, the NRC issued a memorandum with its decision, reasoning, and recommendations…

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Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021 by John LivingstonPosted in NewsTagged license renewal

60 Years of Nuclear Power in Space

The reactor wasn’t very powerful, but it was NASA’s first nuclear-powered satellite…

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Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by John LivingstonPosted in News

Covid-19 slightly delays Vogtle 3 & 4 Testing

But both units are still expected to meet their in-service dates of November 2021 and 2022…

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Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by John LivingstonPosted in NewsTagged Vogtle

Why nuclear plants are more expensive to build in the US than overseas, and 4 ways to reduce costs

Photo courtesy Photo courtesy of NRC Flickr, ©Nuclear Management Co.

Next-generation nuclear plants are more expensive to build in the United States than elsewhere in the world, like in China. A group of researchers tried to understand why, and what to do about it… Continue reading “Why nuclear plants are more expensive to build in the US than overseas, and 4 ways to reduce costs” →

Posted on October 6, 2018 by John LivingstonPosted in NewsLeave a comment

Duane Arnold nuclear plant to close in 2020

Iowa’s only nuclear plant is said to stimulate $255 million in economic activity in the state, and about half a billion nationally… Continue reading “Duane Arnold nuclear plant to close in 2020” →

Posted on July 27, 2018 by John LivingstonPosted in News1 Comment

Three more nuclear plants to close in next three years?

Aerial shot of Davis-Besse nuclear power plant

The nuclear power industry could be facing the loss of four more units and 4,048 megawatts of power… Continue reading “Three more nuclear plants to close in next three years?” →

Posted on April 9, 2018 by John LivingstonPosted in NewsLeave a comment

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